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Definition now now in American English

now now phrase

phrase
1

used as a friendly way of making someone calm when they are upset

Example

Now now, don't get upset. Everything will be all right.

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2

used for showing someone that you do not approve of the way that they are behaving

Example

Now now, there's no need to be rude.

Definition now now in American English